Who is this class for: This course is aimed at those interested in magic and the Middle Ages, and also at anyone curious about how current cultures are indebted to the concepts and perceptions of magic developed during the medieval period.

Video: Early Medieval Astronomy: the Moon, the Zodiac, Thunders and Dreams

Video: Horoscopes and World Events: the Doings of High-End Astrology

Video: Geomancy

Video: Optional video-On World Cycles 1: The Great Year Doctrine in Antiquity (1)

Video: Optional video-On World Cycles 1: The Great Year Doctrine in Antiquity (2)

Video: Optional video-On World Cycles 2: The Great Year Doctrine in the Middle Ages (1)

Video: Optional video-On World Cycles 2: The Great Year Doctrine in the Middle Ages (2)

Graded: Unit 5 Quiz

Graded: Analysing astrological images

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 of 529 ratings

PP

Very interesting course! Loved it and learned quite a few things!

LC

Very interesting look at the subject historically from multiple perspectives of the time!

c

i cant grade this course because i dont see the optional videos

NB

This is such a perfect course and exactly what I was looking for to add to my knowledge.